A few months ago I posted this recipe for an individual peanut butter chocolate chip cookie cake. The other day I was in the mood for just that, but was disappointed to find that I was out of real peanut butter (I know…who am I?!). I ended up using PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter instead, which I was given a sample of a few weeks ago.
The result? An equally delicious cookie cake, which just happens to be a lightened-up version.
ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons boxed chocolate chip cookie mix OR yellow cake mix
- 2 tablespoons PB2
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. First combine PB2 and milk in a bowl, then add the cookie (or cake) mix. Mix well. Transfer dough/batter into a greased 6-inch diameter ramekin. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
You’ll notice that I used cookie mix instead of cake mix this time, which turned out really great. I also loved using the PB2 instead of regular peanut butter for a change. It was a lot easier and “cleaner” to bake with, but it still gave that great peanut butter flavor.
My other favorite ways to eat PB2 is mixed into Greek yogurt or oatmeal. But, let’s be real…
…cookie cake >
Bookmarked this recipe immediately
I love that you have as big of a sweet tooth as I do!
That looks great! I’ve been wanting an excuse to try PB2 and it looks like I’ve found one!
That is one of my favorite of your recipes, and I’ve been known to have it for breakfast… so I HAVE to try this one. I’m going to have to break down and get some PB2.
Oohh this looks great!!!
If we dont have the PB2 how much reg peanut butter should we use?
Hey Angela! If you don’t have PB2 you can follow this recipe:
http://girlmeetslife.com/2011/11/imma-bake-you-a-cake/
hmmmm – never hear of this product…might have to try it!
Per usual, love the recipe!!
I love PB2!! I have been putting it in my greek yogurt as well and was wondering… when you add it to yours, do you mix your PB2 with water first and then add it to the yogurt, or do you just add the powder straight to it? I have been mixing it with water first and then adding it to the yogurt, but it gets so sticky that I am finding it hard to mix in! I wasn’t sure if just adding in the powder itself would make it taste as good?
Hey Jacqui!
I put the powder right into the yogurt and then just mix it really well. It actually thickens up the yogurt and makes it like a mousse!
YUM – that sounds so good! I am going to try that method today
Thanks!!
This looks delicious! I have never tried PB2 before but this looks like a good reason to.